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multigraincracker

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1. I worked in a CSX rail yard for 4 years.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Jul 21, 2024, 12:04 PM

Jul 2024

Derailments are very common. Even at very slow speeds. One of the most dangerous jobs I have ever witnessed were the crews that would be called in to get those cars back on the tracks.
I’m a little crazy, but those guys are nuts.

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Freight train cars derail, striking wall that collapsed garage buildings in Fredericksburg, Va. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2024 OP

I worked in a CSX rail yard for 4 years. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #1

My dad was a yardmaster for several years. murielm99 Jul 2024 #2

I only took the job because of the pay. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #3